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Microtech Select Fire vs Zero Tolerance 0303
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative. Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 36% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 55% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.
Microtech Select Fire stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Zero Tolerance 0303 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$300Cheapest
US$340Most expensive
Weight
164.57 g (5.81 oz)Lightest
255.15 g (9.00 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
88.9 mm (3.50 in)Shortest
95.25 mm (3.75 in)Longest
Overall length
228.6 mm (9.00 in)Longest
219.08 mm (8.63 in)Shortest
Closed length
139.7 mm (5.50 in)Longest
127 mm (5.00 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.81 mm (0.15 in)Thinnest
15.9 mm (0.63 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
S35VN stainless steel
CPM-S30V stainless steel tiger striped with Tungsten DLC coating
Handle material
Aluminum with carbon fiber inserts
3D machined G-10 front, titanium back
Finish
DLC black tactical finish or bead blast finish (varies by model)
Tiger stripe DLC coating
Lock type
Liner Lock
Titanium frame lock
Opening method
Manual via dual-sided thumb studs; automatic via firing button (switchable with provided key)
SpeedSafe assisted opening with flipper and thumbstuds
Clip type
Tip-up pocket clip
Reversible stainless steel pocket clip with black finish
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryTactical useInnovative knife enthusiasts
Everyday carryTactical useCombat use
Not best for
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Common praise
Versatile dual action opening modesSolid liner lock mechanismErgonomic handle with good grip and jimpingInnovative design winner of 2011 Blade Show award
Durable blade steel with excellent wear and corrosion resistanceTiger stripe DLC coating enhances hardness and reduces frictionAmbidextrous assisted opening and reversible clipSolid lockup with titanium frame lockField adjustable pivot
Common complaints
Price varies and can be highSome users may prefer only one opening mechanism
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